Sadia Khanam

• HR Policy Development – Rolled out 11 core policies from the ground up, including open leave, travel reimbursement, probation, onboarding, parental leave, workplace conduct, PoSH, grievance redressal, and performance feedback, creating structure and consistency in a fast-growing, multi-location startup.

• Onboarding & Culture – Designed and implemented a standardized onboarding program with a 3-day orientation, lab tours, tool training, and Darjeeling field immersion within the first 90 days.

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment – Led hiring across diverse verticals including science, ops, design, engineering, and marketing.

• Compensation, Benefits & Travel – Advised on compensation structures for full-time, contract, and other team members.

• HR Systems & Documentation – Centralized all HR policies and resources in Notion. Successfully onboarded and configured the Keka HRMS platform, including modules for payroll, attendance, leave, employee records, and performance tracking to enable seamless HR automation and scalability.

• Labour Law Compliance & Statutory Setup - Set up PF and ESIC accounts for the organization, ensuring statutory compliance for all eligible employees. Implemented protocols for labour law compliance, including Shops Establishments.

• Strategic HR Planning – Collaborated with founders and department heads to scale HR systems in alignment with company growth and hiring ambitions for 2025 and beyond.

• Strategic HR Planning - Developed and implemented comprehensive HR strategies, policies & programs aligned with organizational goals. Provided leadership & guidance on HR matters to department heads and founders.
• Employee Life-cycle Management - Managed the entire employee life cycle, from onboarding to exit, ensuring a seamless experience and maintaining high employee engagement.
• Performance Management - Developed and administered a performance management system including performance appraisal, quarterly feedback, and performance improvement plan.
• Employee Relations - Handled employee relations with a focus on conflict resolution and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with company policies & applicable laws.
• Compensation & Benefits - Oversaw the design and administration of employee compensation & benefits, including monthly payroll, salary structures, incentive plans, health insurance, retirement plans, and salary benchmarking.
• HR Compliance - Ensured compliance with all labor laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks and maintaining a safe and fair workplace for all.
• L&D - Implemented robust and feedback-driven learning & development programs to enhance skills and support career growth, resulting in a more capable and motivated team.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - Led the recruitment process, successfully hiring top talent across all levels and departments.